
Introduced into New Zealand in 1929 as a biological control for ragwort weeds, the strikingly-coloured cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) is now found in many parts of New Zealand, including the lower North Island and many areas of the upper South Island. Its hind wings are crimson, and each forewing has a crimson stripe and two spots.
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Photograph by Carl Walrond
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Tukunga
Found in our paddock where
Brian Hunter (not verified)
02 December 2022
Oropi Tauranga bay of plem
Natalie (not verified)
11 January 2017
I saw 1 yesterday in
emily (not verified)
02 January 2016
Stopped at a rest area
Rhys (not verified)
27 December 2015
Just took a photo of one in
Morgan (not verified)
15 December 2015
I saw 1 of these this week in
Claire (not verified)
28 November 2015
had 2 on window this week
chris mellor (not verified)
26 November 2015
Found in Ikamatua, Grey
Debbie Kerr (not verified)
26 November 2014
Found on in Otorohanga
Paul (not verified)
02 January 2014
We found a live specimine at
Renee (not verified)
10 December 2010
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